How to Use OKVideoGrab
Complete step-by-step guide to downloading videos from OK.ru
🚀 Quick Start Guide
Get started in just 4 simple steps:
Find Your Video
Go to OK.ru and find the video you want to download. Make sure the video is publicly accessible.
Copy the URL
Copy the complete video URL from your browser's address bar. It should look like: https://ok.ru/video/...
Paste and Process
Paste the URL into our input field on the homepage and click "Download Video" to process it.
Download
Choose your preferred quality and click the download button. The video will be saved to your device.
📋 Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Navigate to OK.ru
Open your web browser and go to ok.ru. Browse or search for the video you want to download.
Step 2: Copy the Video URL
There are several ways to get the video URL:
- Method 1: Copy the URL directly from your browser's address bar
- Method 2: Right-click on the video and select "Copy video URL" (if available)
- Method 3: Use the share button on the video and copy the link
Step 3: Use OKVideoGrab
- Open a new tab and go to okvidegrab.com
- You'll see a large input field on the homepage
- Paste the OK.ru video URL into this field
- Click the "Download Video" button
- Wait for the processing to complete (usually takes 5-15 seconds)
Step 4: Choose Quality and Download
After processing, you'll see available download options:
- HD Quality (1080p, 720p): Best quality, larger file size
- Standard Quality (480p, 360p): Good balance of quality and size
- Mobile Quality (240p): Smallest file size, suitable for mobile viewing
Click on your preferred quality to start the download.
🖥️ Device-Specific Instructions
💻 Desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux)
- Follow the general instructions above
- When you click download, your browser will either:
- Start downloading automatically to your Downloads folder
- Ask you where to save the file
- Wait for the download to complete
- Find the video in your Downloads folder or chosen location
📱 Mobile (Android)
- Open Chrome or your preferred browser
- Follow the general instructions
- Tap the download link for your preferred quality
- The video will be saved to your Downloads folder
- You can find it in your file manager or gallery app
🍎 Mobile (iPhone/iPad)
- Use Safari for best compatibility
- Follow the general instructions
- Tap and hold the download link
- Select "Download Linked File" or "Save to Files"
- Choose where to save the video (Files app or Photos)
🔧 Advanced Tips and Tricks
Getting the Best Quality
- Always try the highest quality first - you can always choose lower quality if needed
- HD quality may not be available for all videos (depends on original upload)
- If HD doesn't work, try standard quality
Faster Downloads
- Use a wired internet connection when possible
- Close other applications that use internet bandwidth
- Download during off-peak hours for better speeds
- Choose lower quality for faster downloads
Organizing Downloads
- Create a dedicated folder for downloaded videos
- Rename files with descriptive names after downloading
- Consider the file format when choosing where to store videos
Browser Optimization
- Keep your browser updated to the latest version
- Clear cache and cookies if you experience issues
- Disable ad blockers temporarily if downloads don't work
- Allow pop-ups for our site if downloads open in new windows
🚨 Troubleshooting Common Issues
Problem: "Invalid URL" Error
Solutions:
- Double-check that you copied the complete URL
- Make sure the URL starts with "https://ok.ru/"
- Try copying the URL again from OK.ru
- Remove any extra characters or spaces
Problem: "Video Not Found" Error
Solutions:
- Check if the video is still available on OK.ru
- Make sure the video is public (not private)
- Try accessing the video directly on OK.ru first
- The video may have been deleted by the uploader
Problem: Download Doesn't Start
Solutions:
- Check your browser's download settings
- Disable ad blockers temporarily
- Try right-clicking the download link and selecting "Save link as"
- Clear your browser cache and try again
Problem: Slow Download Speed
Solutions:
- Check your internet connection speed
- Try downloading at a different time
- Choose a lower quality option
- Close other applications using internet
Problem: Video Won't Play After Download
Solutions:
- Make sure the download completed fully
- Try a different video player (VLC is recommended)
- Check if the file was corrupted during download
- Re-download the video
📱 Supported Formats and Quality
Video Formats
We provide videos in the same format as available on OK.ru, typically:
- MP4: Most common, works on all devices
- WebM: Web-optimized format
- Other formats: Depending on original upload
Quality Options
Quality | Resolution | Best For |
---|---|---|
Full HD | 1080p | Large screens, best quality |
HD | 720p | Most devices, good quality |
Standard | 480p | Older devices, smaller files |
Low | 360p | Slow connections |
Mobile | 240p | Very slow connections, smallest files |
⚖️ Legal and Ethical Usage
What You Should Download
- Videos you created yourself
- Videos with explicit permission from the creator
- Public domain content
- Educational content for personal use (check local fair use laws)
What You Should NOT Download
- Copyrighted content without permission
- Private or restricted videos
- Content for commercial redistribution
- Content that violates terms of service
Best Practices
- Always respect copyright and intellectual property rights
- Use downloaded content responsibly
- Don't redistribute downloaded content without permission
- Check local laws regarding video downloading
🔒 Privacy and Security
Your Privacy
- We don't store your video URLs permanently
- No personal information is required
- We don't track your download history
- All connections are secured with SSL
Safe Downloading
- Only download from trusted sources
- Scan downloaded files with antivirus software
- Be cautious of suspicious video links
- Use our official website only
❓ Still Need Help?
If this guide doesn't answer your questions:
- Check our FAQ page for more answers
- Contact us through our Contact page
- Email us directly at support@okvidegrab.com
We're here to help you get the most out of OKVideoGrab!